innovator

[ in-uh-vey-ter ]

noun

1. a person or group that introduces something new or does something for the first time:

   He is a true pioneer and innovator who always pushes the boundaries and follows his visions.

Word History and Origins

Origin of innovator¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; Late Latin innovātor, equivalent to Latin innovāt(us) + -or -or ²( def ); innovate ( def )

Example Sentences

Hip-hop fans around the world were shocked this week to hear the sad news that one of California’s all-time great rap innovators, Saafir, died Tuesday morning.

From Los Angeles Times

At Devcon’s 2022 Sustainable Blockchain Summit in Bogotá, Colombia, I met innovators harnessing blockchain to offset carbon emissions, preserve the Amazon Rainforest and curb deforestation and pollution.

From Salon

Harvard historian and literary critic Henry Louis Gates Jr. said he viewed Jones’ influence and career milestones as being on par with American innovators and big thinkers like Henry Ford, Thomas Edison and Bill Gates.

From Los Angeles Times

“The lack of clear regulatory frameworks in some markets has made navigating our evolving space unnecessarily complex for innovators, builders, investors, and businesses,” CEO Joe Lubin said in a blog post.

From Salon

We love second chances, constant innovators, and people who would rather be rich than liked.

From Salon